Christopher Caluza

Christopher Caluza (born July 3, 1990) is a Filipino-American figure skater. He is the 2013 Lombardia Trophy silver medalist, 2012 Bavarian Open bronze medalist, and the 2012 Philippines national champion.

Christopher Caluza
Personal information
Alternative namesCC
Country representedPhilippines
Born (1990-07-03) July 3, 1990
Chula Vista, California
Height5.25 ft (160 cm)
CoachNatasha Bobrina
Former coachYuri Ovchinnikov
ChoreographerNatasha Bobrina
Skating clubSan Diego FSC
Former skating clubAll Year FSC
Training locationsSan Diego
Began skating1997
ISU personal best scores
Combined total193.23
2014 Worlds
Short program67.84
2014 Four Continents
Free skate128.54
2014 Worlds

Career

Caluza, who began skating on roller blades at age six, took up figure skating when he was seven following the roller rink's closure. [1][2]

Caluza won the bronze medal at the 2012 Bavarian Open and at the same time earned the minimum score necessary to compete in an ISU Championships.[1] He went on to place 12th at the 2012 Four Continents Championships and 21st at the 2012 World Championships.

The Philippines used the 2013 Four Continents to determine who would receive their sole men's spot at the 2013 World Championships.[2] Caluza finished 14th, ahead of Michael Christian Martinez, and was sent to Worlds, where he finished 34th.

Personal life

Caluza was born in Chula Vista, California.[3] His parents are from the Philippines.[1] He is a dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines.[4]

Caluza has studied business at Palomar College.[4]

Programs
Season Short program Free skating
2019–2020
[5]
2013–2014
[3]
2012–2013
[6]
  • Concerto de Quebec
    by Andre Mathieu
2011–2012
[7]

Competitive highlights

For the Philippines
International[8]
Event 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2018–19 2019–20
World Championships21st34th19th
Four Continents12th14th12th18th
CS Autumn Classic8th
CS Finlandia Trophy10th
CS Nebelhorn Trophy7th
Bavarian Open3rd
EduSport Trophy1st
Ice Challenge5th
Lombardia Trophy2nd
SEA Games2nd
U.S. Classic6th5th
National[8]
Philippine Championships1st1st1st2nd

For the United States
Event 2009–10 2010–11
U.S. Championships8th J.19th
J. = Junior level

References
  1. Walker, Elvin (February 19, 2012). "Caluza puts the Philippines on the map". Golden Skate.
  2. Luchianov, Vladislav (May 21, 2013). "Caluza endeavors to blaze trail for Filipino skaters". IceNetwork.
  3. "Christopher CALUZA: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014.
  4. Hewitt, Hunter (July 13, 2012). "Winter hopeful trains while Summer Olympians compete". East County Magazine. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.
  5. "Christopher CALUZA: 2019/2020". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on September 17, 2019.
  6. "Christopher CALUZA: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 21, 2013.
  7. "Christopher CALUZA: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012.
  8. "Competition Results: Christopher CALUZA". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015.

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